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The Alzheimer’s Association - North Central Texas Chapter invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

Add your voice to ours — become an advocate today.

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Federal Action: Write Congress Now

Write Congress in support of increased funding for research and protection of vital Alzheimer's programs.

 

Upcoming events

We are getting ready for Memory Walk 2009! We are planning 7 walks this year. Use the link to register on-line, make a donation or check out the locations for all of our walks.

Public Policy Forum
Alzheimer advocates from across the country gather at the Forum to learn about key policy priorities and meet with Members of Congress to discuss Alzheimer issues.  Learn about the 2009 event and plans for 2010 here.
When: March 7-9, 2010
Where: Washington, D.C., Omni Shoreham Hotel

 

What is an advocate?

Alzheimer advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.

As an advocate, you will:

  • Receive regular updates about current legislative and public policy issues.
  • Stay on top of policy and legislative issues through alerts and updates.
  • Make calls or write to legislators to forward public policy priorities to improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s.

Local Advocate Shares Her Story

In November 2008, Teresa Lambert traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate changing the 2-year Medicare waiting period.  Learn more about her special visit and how one advocate CAN make a difference.

 

Texas advocacy

The Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas Chapter is currently working closely together with other Texas chapters to collaborate on state issues relevant to our constituent concerns.  As the 2009 legislative session continues, it is crucial that a priority be placed on sustaining Texas' momentum in Alzheimer research.  Learn more about the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium and 2009 Advocacy.

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